[charming]

She went to the breeder's May 13th, was cultured May 16th and diagnosed around May 24th. She was expected into heat at the end of May/beginning of June. So, the vet ordered antiobiotics from out of province and expected them in by the 29th, long story short, they didn't arrive until June 4th (which was a huge aggrivation to all). So anyway, the plan was to breed her on this heat and treat her at the same time and hope that when the fertilized egg makes it to the uterus, it was a hospitable enough environment for the zygote to survive. I guess the reason not to wait would be that around the estimated time of my mare's next heat the stallion has a show.

Without treatment, the odds of her concieving (I think) are the same as any mare, but the fertilized egg would die once in the uterus since the environment in there is so hostile.

I would have preffered to wait until she was clean and healthy but this was kind of a one shot deal, no one realized that she would be so ill. I didn't send her away knowing she was a 'dirty' mare.

[Cntrysass20]

I would like Equine Repro's input on the following statements....since I am NOT an expert in this matter.

From my understanding when I did my own research....due to a birth defect in a foal.

You dont want any dewormings, vaccinations, anti-biotic's....ANYTHING during the most critical time of gestation...which I believe was from conception to 60-90 days depending on which vet or university you talk too. It can cause birth defects and abortions.

I really hope you mare catches and everything turns out fine. Honestly.

However, I am very disappointed in your vet and think that he/she should have sent you to someone who knew more or at least made the call himself/herself. Nothing about this situation is good.

Jessie